We here at SVAH are big proponents of group purchasing organizations in controlling the price at the pump. Yet, when it comes to saving money on your expenses there is more than group purchasing considerations to contend with if you want to wring the towel dry on your non-salary expenses. This is especially true at this time in our nation’s history when there is a huge surge in prices for almost all healthcare supplies, services, and technologies due to historic inflation. We believe there isn’t a better time for supply professionals to consider savings beyond price alternatives to dramatically reduce their hospital, system, or IDN’s total supply cost. For you see, it is the individual pieces of the puzzle that make up the big picture, and you need all the pieces to complete the picture!